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In a surprising turn of events, several high-profile cricketers went there not sold in IPL 2025 auction have found new opportunities in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft held on 13 January 2025. The draft, which took place in Lahore, showed strong demand for players overlooked by IPL franchises, highlighting the competitive nature of the PSL.
Unsold IPL players make their mark in PSL Draft 2025
Despite not attracting bids during the IPL 2024 auction, players such as David Warner, Kane Williamson i Daryl Mitchell were selected in the PSL draft, indicating a change in their fortunes. The PSL 2025 season will run from early April to late May, allowing these players to showcase their skills on a prominent platform.
Key selections
Here’s a look at some notable players who went from unsold in the IPL to being picked in the PSL:
- Akeal Hosein – Quetta Gladiators
- Chris Jordan – Multan Sultans
- David Warner – Karachi Kings
- Finn Allen – Quetta Gladiators
- Jason Holder – Islamabad United
- Johnson Charles – Multan Sultans
- Josh Little – Multan Sultans
- Kane Williamson – Karachi Kings
- Kyle Jamieson – Quetta Gladiators
- Mark Chapman – Quetta Gladiators
- Matthew Short – Islamabad United
- Michael Bracewell – Multan Sultans
- Rassie Van Der Dussen – Islamabad United
- Riley Meredith – Islamabad United
- Sam Billings – Lahore Qalandars
- Sean Abbott – Quetta Gladiators
- Sikandar Raza – Lahore Qalandars
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PSL 2025 Draft Highlights
The PSL draft lasted seven hours and was marked by an impressive selection of international stars. League organizers aimed to improve player availability this season, especially as it overlaps with the IPL.
This year’s draft was particularly significant as it allowed franchises to fill the gaps left by players who went unsold in the mega auction IPL 2025. While Williamson’s selection by the Karachi Kings marked his awaited debut in the PSL, he remained remarkably unsold during both the IPL auction and the PSL draft, raising questions about his current marketability. In fact, Williamson was picked in the supplementary round by the Karachi franchise.
Instead, David Warner, who is having a stellar career at the Big Bash League (BBL) |14has been crowned the most expensive player of PSL Season 10 after being signed by Karachi Kings for $300,000 during the player draft in Lahore. He will be reunited with former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) teammate Williamson in PSL 2025.
